Columbia Tandem Trail 16L Backpack vs CamelBak Fourteener 26 Hydration Pack

The main difference between the Columbia Tandem Trail 16L Backpack and the CamelBak Fourteener 26 Hydration Pack is that the Tandem Trail 16L Backpack has Zippers (Nylon with reflective zipper pulls) while the Fourteener 26 Hydration Pack does not.

Columbia Tandem Trail 16L Backpack - Front View
CamelBak Fourteener 26 Hydration Pack Front View
Specs Brand Columbia CamelBak
Name Tandem Trail 16L Backpack Fourteener 26 Hydration Pack
Category Hiking Hydration
Sub Category Hydration Hiking
Capacity (L) 16L 23L
Dimensions (in) 17.7 x 10.4 x 5.7 21 x 11 x 10
Weight (lb) 0.66 2.5
Fabric 100% Nylon
Color Black Fallgrass/Black 2 colors and patterns
Warranty CamelBak Lifetime Guarantee
Release Date February 20, 2020
Rating 4.2 4.6
Price Under $75 Under $175
General Features Shoulder Straps Lightweight and breathable shoulder straps Adjustable shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap Adjustable sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Wing belt
Zippers Nylon with reflective zipper pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top zipped access Normal zipped access
External Pockets Two water bottle pockets 1 zipped front pocket and 2 hip belt pockets
Internal Compartments Laptop mesh sleeve 2 interior pockets
Water Bottle Yes No
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Daisy chains, gear loops, trek pole holder
Lightweight Ultralight construction
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded and quilted backpanel Air support™ back panel
Rain Cover Integrated rain cover
Trekking Pole Holders Trekking pole attachments Yes
Hydration Features Bladder Size Holds 3L water bladder
Hydration Compatible Yes
Other Features Other Features Hydration compatible, Versatile and customizable Twin Slot webbing

You're currently comparing the Tandem Trail 16L Backpack by Columbia against the Fourteener 26 Hydration Pack by CamelBak .


Columbia's Tandem Trail 16L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Hydration features while CamelBak 's Fourteener 26 Hydration Pack is a Hydration backpack with Hiking features.

The Columbia Tandem Trail 16L Backpack has a capacity of 16L (liters), weighs 0.66 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 17.7 x 10.4 x 5.7. It's made of 100% Nylon and is available in Black Fallgrass/Black in comparison the CamelBak Fourteener 26 Hydration Pack's capacity is 23L with a size of 21 x 11 x 10 inches. Constructed from it weighs 2.5 pounds and is available in 2 colors and patterns.